Executive Strategic Account Manager

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Executive Strategic Account Manager leading genomics and public health projects across Africa. Building partnerships with governments and health organizations to enhance health equity through genomic technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Build strong partnerships with ministries, public health bodies, and global funders.
  • Represent Illumina in high-level forums and technical working groups.
  • Shape policies, mobilize resources, and support capacity-building initiatives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, informing relevant internal stakeholders about best practices, use cases, and trends in Pathogen genomics across the continent.
  • Drive adoption of genomics for public health surveillance and One Health strategies.
  • Coordinate pandemic fund implementation with commercial teams in recipients' countries.
  • Keep regional commercial teams informed on public health emergencies in the region and interventions that might require our immediate support during national outbreaks.
  • Identify areas for coordination and collaboration with global colleagues to strengthen interactions with governments, regional public health bodies, and other strategic global health partners and donors.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years in Sales, Business Development, or Public Health, with 5+ years in low/middle income countries
  • Strong knowledge of health systems, donor priorities, and global health programs
  • Familiarity with NGS and molecular technologies
  • Excellent networking and communication skills; culturally savvy
  • Degree in Health Sciences; English fluency required (French/Portuguese a plus)

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities